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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.04, 3,123.16 and 783.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.04, 3,123.16 and 783.41 is: 1,175.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.04 : 3,123.16 = 783.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.04/3,123.16 = 783.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.04x = 3,123.16 × 783.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.04x = 2,446,714.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,446,714.78/2,082.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.15

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